EDRINGTON has announced that Igor Boyadjian will succeed Scott McCroskie as managing director of The Macallan malt whisky.

Mr Boyadjian is currently managing director Asia Pacific and India at Edrington. Mr McCroskie is the new chief executive officer of Edrington.

Mr Boyadjian said: “I am thrilled to have been given the opportunity to help chart the next stage in the journey of The Macallan.

“Under Scott’s leadership, The Macallan has demonstrated a constant pursuit of excellence and dedication to creating the finest single malt Scotch Whisky.”

He said it is “both an honour and a privilege” to take on the role from April.